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Nevada @ Air Force

Current Records: Nevada 7-6; Air Force 8-5

What to Know

The Nevada Wolf Pack have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. Nevada and the Air Force Falcons will face off in a Mountain West battle at 5 p.m. ET Saturday at Clune Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Wolf Pack winning the first 74-57 at home on the road and Air Force taking the second 68-66.

The game between Nevada and the Boise State Broncos on Wednesday was not particularly close, with Nevada falling 85-70. A silver lining for Nevada was the play of guard Grant Sherfield, who had 26 points and seven assists.

Meanwhile, the Falcons came up short against the Colorado State Rams last Tuesday, falling 67-59. The losing side was boosted by guard Ethan Taylor, who had 19 points along with six rebounds.

The Wolf Pack are the favorite in this one, with an expected 8.5-point margin of victory. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the team has let down bettors in their past four games.

Nevada is now 7-6 while Air Force sits at 8-5. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Nevada is 28th worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 75.9 on average. The Falcons have experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the matchup with the 353rd fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 58.9 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: Clune Arena -- Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • TV: CBS Sports Network
  • Live Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Watch on your Phone: CBS Sports App
  • Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TV
  • Ticket Cost: $21.00

Odds

The Wolf Pack are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Falcons, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Wolf Pack as a 9.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Nevada have won ten out of their last 11 games against Air Force.

  • Dec 20, 2020 - Air Force 68 vs. Nevada 66
  • Dec 18, 2020 - Nevada 74 vs. Air Force 57
  • Feb 04, 2020 - Nevada 88 vs. Air Force 54
  • Dec 07, 2019 - Nevada 100 vs. Air Force 85
  • Mar 05, 2019 - Nevada 90 vs. Air Force 79
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Nevada 67 vs. Air Force 52
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Nevada 86 vs. Air Force 75
  • Feb 15, 2017 - Nevada 78 vs. Air Force 59
  • Jan 18, 2017 - Nevada 83 vs. Air Force 76
  • Feb 10, 2016 - Nevada 72 vs. Air Force 52
  • Jan 09, 2016 - Nevada 86 vs. Air Force 63